Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati has expanded its General Counsel in Residence (GCIR) program with the addition of Alexander Nguyen, a former assistant White House counsel and chief legal officer at UNITY Biotechnology. ([markets.financialcontent.com](https://markets.financialcontent.com/ibtimes/article/bizwire-2026-3-31-wilson-sonsini-expands-general-counsel-in-residence-program-with-alexander-nguyen?utm_source=openai)) Nguyen brings two decades of experience in law, life sciences, and technology to the firm.
At UNITY Biotechnology, Nguyen led financings, strategic partnerships, licensing deals, and corporate governance initiatives. He also oversaw enterprise operations across clinical programs, IT, HR, and intellectual property, and built integrated compliance and risk frameworks covering SEC and FDA requirements, cybersecurity, and operational risk. ([markets.financialcontent.com](https://markets.financialcontent.com/ibtimes/article/bizwire-2026-3-31-wilson-sonsini-expands-general-counsel-in-residence-program-with-alexander-nguyen?utm_source=openai))
Wilson Sonsini’s GCIR program, launched in February 2025, provides clients with short-term access to seasoned former general counsel who have navigated similar challenges. This initiative complements the firm’s Executive Advisory Program, which offers tailored, long-term support to companies at all stages of growth. ([businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250409660691/en/Marc-Berger-Joins-Wilson-Sonsinis-General-Counsel-in-Residence-Program?utm_source=openai))
Nguyen’s appointment follows other notable additions to the GCIR program, including Marc Berger, a veteran in digital health, and Phil Rothenberg, former general counsel at Tesla. ([businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250409660691/en/Marc-Berger-Joins-Wilson-Sonsinis-General-Counsel-in-Residence-Program?utm_source=openai)) These appointments reflect Wilson Sonsini’s commitment to enhancing its advisory capabilities for clients in the technology and life sciences sectors.